SOLUTION: Seven times a certain number is equal to the number increased by 48.Find the number.

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Question 814220: Seven times a certain number is equal to the number increased by 48.Find the number.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Seven times a certain number is equal to the number increased by 48.
Let x represent the number
Question states***
7x = x + 48
Solving for x
6x = 48
x = 8
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